OC Boy ScoutsServing more youth with a quality program.2018-05-23T18:57:23Zhttp://www.ocbsa.org/feed/atom/WordPresshttp://www.ocbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-Red_white_fleur-32x32.jpgMelissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=126872018-05-23T18:57:23Z2018-05-23T18:57:23ZFor many Scouting units, trailers are an indispensable part of camping trips. Anytime you plan to spend a night or two in the great outdoors, chances are plans include taking along a camping trailer to haul and store your gear. There are three areas that troops should consider in relation to their trailers. They are: […]

]]>Carolyn Zullohttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=126822018-05-23T18:31:02Z2018-05-23T18:31:02ZThe National Order of the Arrow Committee approved some exciting updates to the Order of the Arrow program. Beginning February 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout units. The new Order of the Arrow membership requirements are as follows: Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=126732018-05-22T22:29:43Z2018-05-22T22:29:43ZAfter Pack 541 had a successful 2017 popcorn fundraiser, the pack leadership committee wanted to allocate some of the surplus funds towards a service project for the community. This is a wonderful way for Scouts to give back to the community and instill values such as compassion and service to others. Webelos of Pack 541 […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=126312018-05-09T18:53:08Z2018-05-09T18:53:08ZThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has announced that it will conclude its relationship as a Chartered Partner with all Scouting programs around the world effective December 31, 2019. In a joint statement between the Church and BSA it was stated that “until that date, to allow for an orderly transition, the […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=126012018-05-01T21:50:50Z2018-05-01T21:50:50ZIt is a proven fact, Cub Scout Packs that recruit year-round are more successful. They achieve healthy growth patterns, they maintain all program age level dens-avoiding program gaps and they engage more adult/parent leadership into the Pack culture. Moreover, Packs that recruit in the Spring tend to have robust Spring and Summer programs. They know […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=125912018-04-30T23:06:44Z2018-04-30T23:06:44ZAn essay by Ray Capp, April 17th, 2018 My Dad died 28 years ago today, and this morning I was thinking what a good man he was. Growing up in Canton, Ohio (home of the Football Hall of Fame) there was really only one universally encouraged extracurricular activity for boys. Some kids played Little League, […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=125482018-04-17T23:53:43Z2018-04-17T23:53:43ZDid you know it costs $300 each year to provide Scouting to each Scout in Orange County? Troop 727 uses this as part of their motivation to fundraise through Friends of Scouting, Adventure Cards and Popcorn sales. Jim Clements, Scoutmaster of Troop 727, finds it’s crucial to support the Orange County Council because it “allows […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=125372018-04-16T23:23:42Z2018-04-16T23:23:42ZGrowing up in Long Beach, California, Robert “Bob” Hayden would often watch his older brother go on camping trips and complete various merit badges. “I could hardly wait to turn 12 years old so then I could finally become a Boy Scout” said Bob. He made sure he had all the paper work ready to […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=124812018-04-06T19:24:23Z2018-04-06T19:24:23ZThe 19th Annual Men of Character Dinner will be held on April 19, 2018. Click here to purchase your seat or learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Paul Lange Paul Lange was born in Racine, Wisconsin and grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. As an active member of Boy Scout Troup 82, Gamehaven Council, he earned the rank […]

]]>Melissa Dundovichhttp://www.ocbsa.org/?p=124732018-04-05T19:12:45Z2018-04-05T19:12:45ZEstablished in 1976, Spirit of Volunteerism Awards is proud to be the oldest awards program in Orange County recognizing and celebrating the major involvement of community volunteers, groups and corporations. What started as a small nonprofit awards program has turned into a community-wide celebration with participation across the public, private & nonprofit sectors. Although the […]